The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar

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The Laurel of Asheville is a lifestyle magazine focused on the arts, culture, and communities of Western North Carolina, and submitted events should fall within this context. If your event occurs over several days, please submit multiple events. Events extending beyond a month will not be accepted. All submissions are subject to editorial approval and edits for clarity and style before being published online. If you are going to include a photograph, please be certain that you have the rights to utilize that image. If there is a question about image rights, we may remove the image. Also, images should be no larger than 2000 pixels wide. Large images will prevent the event from being submitted. Please allow up to 5 days for your even to be posted. If you encounter difficulties submitting an event, please email [email protected].

Heritage Fire

The Horse Shoe Farm 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive, Hendersonville

Taking place at The Horse Shoe Farm in Asheville on Sunday, July 13, the all-inclusive, walk- around tour will feature a lineup of local chefs and artisans, each grilling globally […]

$125 – $175

Rise & Yoga on the Roof at The Radical

The Radical 95 Roberts Street, Ashville

Rise & Yoga with The Radical Saturday at 9am. Guests can meet on The Roof for a complimentary 60-minute yoga flow brought to us by LOVE SHINE PLAY.

Apply to the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival

Applications are open now for the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival! Festival dates are March 16-23, 2025, with most paid performances taking place between Thursday, March 20 to Sunday, March […]

FREE

Exhibition | Forces of Nature: Ceramics from the Hayes Collection

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Ceramic artists throughout history have become masters of all four elements—creating clay from a mixture of earth and water to shape their work, drying it in air, and hardening it […]

General admission

Exhibition | Forces of Nature Ceramics from the Hayes Collection

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Ceramic artists throughout history have become masters of all four elements—creating clay from a mixture of earth and water to shape their work, drying it in air, and hardening it […]

General admission

Twilight Fairies & Mocktails

Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Dress like a fairy and let your inner child out! Join us for a whimsical evening at Bullington Gardens, designed for a select group of eight guests. Enjoy the exclusive […]

$320.00

Twilight Dahlias & Mocktails

Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Join us for an intimate evening at Bullington Gardens, designed for a select group of eight guests. Enjoy the exclusive use of the dahlia garden after hours while indulging in […]

$320.00

Sip & Shop at The Omni Grove Park Inn!

The Omni Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC, United States

Shop chic styles and stylish deals at The Omni Grove Park Inn, August 8-11! Explore a wide selection of men's and women's multi-season apparel at up to 75% off from […]

Free

Puppet Paradise – The Puppeteers of America Southeast Regional Festival

Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United States

✨ Come experience the ultimate puppetry retreat! Nestled in the beautiful blue ridge mountains of Western North Carolina, it is Puppet Paradise, the Southeast Regional Puppeteers of America Festival! Featuring […]

$5 – $15

Opening Reception for “Randy Shull: Black & White”

Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Gallery hours are Wed - Sat 11am-5pm Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present Black & White, an exhibition of new large-scale, abstract work by artist Randy Shull. This is […]

Sourwood Festival

Downtown Black Mountain NC, United States

Downtown Black Mountain’s Sourwood Festival is a vibrant celebration of our bees and locally-produced sourwood honey, proudly presented by the local Chamber of Commerce. Wander through several streets adorned with […]

Free

Blue Ridge Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival

Shelton House - WNC History, Heritage and Crafts 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

Step into the past at this free-to-enter cultural heritage festival. Featuring artists and artisans from near and far, food vendors, and traditional Appalachian music on the porch of the historic […]

Free

YMCA of WNC Leaders Club Lock-In

Reuter Family YMCA 3 Town Square Blvd, Asheville

Get introduced to our Leaders Club program with a lock-in on Aug. 10-11! Parents can join for an informational session from 4-5 p.m. and then Teens Only Time begins! Bring […]

$25.00 – $50.00

Much Ado About Nothing

Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre 92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC, United States

It's a whirlwind of wit, romance and mischief when sharp-tongued Beatrice reunites with charming Benedick in Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"! Bring your chairs, pack a picnic and enjoy a […]

Free

Modelface Comedy presents Dustin Nickerson at Eulogy AVL

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Presents: **Dustin Nickerson** Saturday, August 10th, 2024 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 7PM || Show 8PM **Dustin Nickerson** A Seattle native now suffering in […]

$25

Xtreme Comedy Showcase at DSSOLVR

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Xtreme Comedy Showcase on the DSSOLVR patio DSSOLVR Brewing is releasing a new XPA (Extra Pale Ale) and we are celebrating with an Xtreme comedy show on […]

$15

Music from the Crosskeys Tavern

Black Mountain Presbyterian Church 117 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Asheville Baroque Concerts presents a program of Scottish Baroque and Traditional Tunes. The program brings to life the unique repertoire of 18th-century Scotland, a mix of homegrown with imported Italian, […]

Pay-as-you-can donations

Songs My Daddy Taught Me

Parish Hall - St. John in the Wilderness 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock

Friends of Music Presents Songs My Daddy Taught Me FLAT ROCK, N.C. The Friends of Music at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock will […]

Free

Much Ado About Nothing

Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre 92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC, United States

It's a whirlwind of wit, romance and mischief when sharp-tongued Beatrice reunites with charming Benedick in Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"! Bring your chairs, pack a picnic and enjoy a […]

Free

John Vercher in conversation with Jason Mott

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Malaprop's Bookstore / Café presents: John Vercher in conversation with Jason Mott on August 11 at Citizen Vinyl. Doors at 6 p.m., author event at 7 p.m. Free! John Vercher […]

Free

Comedy for Community at The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy and Ginger's Revenge Present: Comedy For Community Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM DAY OF: $20.00 ADVANCED: $15.00 PREMIUM SEATING: $20.00 ALL AGES SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF […]

$15

XP League Asheville – Esports Summer Camp!

XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDEN

XP League Camps are designed to engage kids at many different levels. Not only do kids get to meet new friends and improve their skills in the games they love […]

$199.00

At the Table

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United States

As we enter another fall season, the WCU Fine Art Museum invites you to contemplate themes of community, power, and representation as explored through At the Table. The works in […]

Free

Free Hendersonville Rockstar Connect Networking Event (August, NC)

trailside brewing co 873 Lenox Park Drive, Hendersonville

Are you ready to rock the networking scene in Hendersonville? Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection and opportunity at the Rockstar Connect Networking Event on Tuesday, August 13, […]

Free

The “Hot” Seat

YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

A conversation with local industry professionals and economic stakeholders on one of Asheville's biggest exports and industries - Food and Bev. Join local officials and business folks from the food […]

Free

Bite Me AVL

Rabbit Rabbit 75 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC

Join us for Bite Me AVL 2024 from August 14-18, a unique celebration of Asheville's vibrant food culture. This festival offers a diverse range of experiences, including cooking classes, gourmet […]

$25 – $149

2025 Craft Research Fund Virtual Information Session

Center for Craft: Virtual Online Webinar 67 Broadway, Asheville, NC, United States

Applications for the 2025 Craft Research Fund are now open! The Craft Research Fund supports innovative research about craft in the United States. Grants up to $15,000 are available to […]

Free

The Power of Words to Feed the Soul

YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

Connie Matisse, writer and co-founder of East Fork Pottery, and David Gate, a poet, writer, and visual artist, are teaming up for a laid-back chat about the magic of words. […]

$25

Frances Mayes reading & book signing

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Malaprop's presents: A reading and booksigning by Frances Mayes in celebration of her new novel, A Great Marriage. The event takes place at Citizen Vinyl on Wednesday, Aug. 14. 5 […]

$38

I’m Just Not Myself Tonight

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Las Vegas Comic Impressionist Ken Block loves nothing more than to deliver a performance that will thrill everyone. Get ready for an evening (90 minutes) of laughter, surprises, and unforgettable […]

$35.00

THEM! a queer/ femme comedy showcase

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Eyes Up Here Comedy and Modelface Comedy present THEM! a queer/ femme comedy showcase featuring a group of amazing up and coming comedians from our monthly Everybody But You Bro […]

$7

The Campfireball: The Nevers

Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, Asheville

Part game show, part talk show, part what’s going to happen next — The Campfireball is one-of-a-kind live experience inspired by the lives and stories of the people in the […]

$10

Opening Reception – Max Adrian: RIPSTOP

Center for Craft 67 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, United States

Center for Craft invites you to join us to celebrate the exhibition opening for Max Adrian: RIPSTOP on Thursday, August 15 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm! ‍Max Adrian: RIPSTOP is […]

Free

Historic Asheville Sessions Project

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

The Blue Ridge Music Center and North Carolina Arts Foundation will host an information session about the Historic Asheville Sessions project from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, at […]

Free